Business electricity knowledge
Guides on electricity contracts, grid fees, capacity and energy tax. Written so you can review your own electricity costs, with examples from your industry.
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The fundamentals, with examples from your industry
Each guide applies to every business and includes a worked example for each industry.
Hidden mark-ups in your electricity contract: how to find them on the invoice
Mark-ups, monthly fees and add-ons rarely show in the quote but add up to thousands of kronor a year. How to read the invoice, what to ask the supplier and what it looks like in your industry.
Read the guideVariable, fixed or portfolio? How to choose the right electricity contract
The contract type determines how much of the swings in electricity prices reach your invoice. How to choose based on load profile, volume, bidding zone and how much risk the business can tolerate.
Read the guideRenewal traps in your electricity contract: how to avoid getting stuck
Automatic renewal, short notice windows, exit fee clauses and default contracts can lock you into the wrong price. How to find the traps and keep track of the dates.
Read the guidePower peaks: how to lower your grid fee
A single hour can set the capacity charge for a whole month. How to find the peak in the hourly data, break the simultaneity and choose the right subscribed capacity.
Read the guideGrid contract checklist: are you paying for the right subscription?
Main fuse, subscribed capacity and tariff are often decided once and then forgotten. How to check your grid contract step by step, and what applies after the halt to capacity charges.
Read the guideEnergy support and deductions: what your company can actually get
Energy tax refunds, the deduction in northern Sweden, Klimatklivet (the Climate Leap programme) and free advice. How to see what applies to you, and what does not.
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Capacity charges and peaks
What the 2026 halt on capacity charges means for businesses, and how to lower the part of the grid fee driven by your peaks.
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Capacity charges for businesses in 2026: what applies after the halt?
The government halted the capacity charge requirement in March 2026, but businesses with capacity subscriptions above 63 A pay for capacity as before. Here is how the charge works and how to calculate it.
Kitchen power demand peaks – smart planning can reduce grid fees
Since the introduction of power/demand tariffs, restaurants pay for their highest measured power demand – not just total consumption. With a few simple routines, this peak can be significantly reduced.
Read the guideWhat is reactive power? How to avoid the penalty fee on your electricity bill
Motors, transformers, and frequency converters create reactive power that grid companies charge for. Many industries pay unnecessarily – here's how to know if this applies to your company.
Read the guideCapacity charges in industry: start-up, subscriptions, reactive power
Industry's capacity subscriptions were not affected by the 2026 halt. Here is how to read the tariff, find the peak in production and calculate the right subscribed capacity.
Read the guideCapacity charges in grocery stores: refrigeration, defrosting, charging
Fridges and freezers run around the clock, but the peak is set by defrosting, bake-off and warm days. Here is how to find it and lower the capacity cost without compromising food safety.
Read the guideCapacity in properties: charging, heat pumps and simultaneous loads
Chargers, heat pumps and electric immersion heaters running at the same time on a cold winter evening set a property's peak load. Here is how to calculate simultaneous loads before you expand.
Read the guidePower peaks: how to lower your grid fee
A single hour can set the capacity charge for a whole month. How to find the peak in the hourly data, break the simultaneity and choose the right subscribed capacity.
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Capacity in properties: charging, heat pumps and simultaneous loads
Chargers, heat pumps and electric immersion heaters running at the same time on a cold winter evening set a property's peak load. Here is how to calculate simultaneous loads before you expand.
Read the guideCapacity charges in grocery stores: refrigeration, defrosting, charging
Fridges and freezers run around the clock, but the peak is set by defrosting, bake-off and warm days. Here is how to find it and lower the capacity cost without compromising food safety.
Read the guideCapacity charges in industry: start-up, subscriptions, reactive power
Industry's capacity subscriptions were not affected by the 2026 halt. Here is how to read the tariff, find the peak in production and calculate the right subscribed capacity.
Read the guideBase heating in the church: how temperature affects the electricity cost
Base heating, humidity and heating ahead of services determine a church's electricity cost and peak load. Here is how to reason about it, with regard to cultural heritage and the organ.
Read the guideRarely used churches and chapels: reduce fixed electricity costs
Chapels and summer churches cost money even when they stand empty. Here is how to review fuse size, metering points and base heating to lower the fixed fees.
Read the guideElectricity contracts for churches and parishes: how to protect the budget
A church's electricity cost is decided in winter. Here is how to choose a contract type for a winter-heavy profile and consolidate procurement for all buildings and bidding zones.
Read the guideShared electricity subscription in housing cooperatives: when does it pay off?
Shared electricity removes the apartments' fixed fees but requires investment, responsibility and an eye on rules that change in 2027. Here is how the board can run the numbers.
Read the guideCharging points in housing cooperatives: how they affect electricity and grid contracts
Charging points create new peak loads and increase volume. Here is how they affect the main fuse, grid subscription and electricity contract, and how to bill charging electricity correctly.
Read the guideElectricity budget for housing cooperatives: how the board calculates and explains it to members
Electricity is the cooperative's hardest item to budget. Here is how to break down the cost, plan for an expensive winter and explain fee changes to members.
Read the guideElectricity contracts for housing cooperatives: how the board procures the right one
The electricity contract is often renewed silently when the board changes. Here is how to procure the right contract type, compare quotes and document everything so the next board can take over.
Read the guideSupport and Deductions Property Companies Often Miss
Support for charging infrastructure, green loans, and energy mapping – property companies have several opportunities that are rarely fully utilised. Here are the most important ones.
Read the guideEnergy Support and Deductions Manufacturing Industry Often Misses
In addition to reduced energy tax for manufacturing, several support schemes exist for which industrial companies are eligible – but rarely utilise fully. Here are the most important ones to check.
Read the guideSupport and Deductions Restaurants Often Miss in Their Energy Bill
Klimatklivet (the Climate Step initiative), municipal energy advisory services, and energy audits – for restaurants, several free or subsidised opportunities exist that are rarely utilised. Here are the ones we most often see being missed.
Read the guideExtending your portfolio's electricity contracts: start 9 months before expiry
For a real estate portfolio, starting to review the electricity contract one month before expiry is not enough. Here is the timeline that creates a real negotiation position.
Read the guideTermination Traps in Industrial Energy Contracts: How to Avoid Losing Your Negotiating Position
Long-term contracts with complex structures often contain termination clauses that put negotiating pressure on the wrong side. Here are the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Read the guideAutomatic contract renewal – how restaurants can avoid the trap
Many restaurants only discover after the fact that their electricity contract has been automatically renewed – often on less favourable terms. Here's what you need to know about notice periods and reminder routines.
Read the guidePortfolio Strategy for Real Estate Companies: One Contract Type or Several?
Should a real estate company have a consolidated electricity contract or different contracts per facility? The answer depends on the portfolio's diversity – but there is a clear logic to follow.
Read the guidePortfolio contracts vs. fixed-price contracts for industry: how to choose the right strategy
Industrial companies with high consumption volumes often face the choice between portfolio management and traditional fixed-price contracts. Here are the crucial differences for your operation.
Read the guideVariable, fixed or winter-secured? Which electricity contract suits a restaurant's load profile?
Restaurants have a distinct load profile – evening peaks, high weekend consumption, and seasonal fluctuations. Here’s how the three most common contract types actually work for your operations.
Read the guideAdvice for Property Owners: Avoid the Most Common Pitfalls in Electricity Contracts
Property companies sign electricity contracts for multiple facilities simultaneously – multiplying every mistake. Here are the four pitfalls we most often see in portfolios.
Read the guideIs Your Restaurant Paying Too Much? Grid Contract Checklist
Many restaurants are still using main fuses and grid tariffs from renovations completed years ago. Here is a checklist to determine if you are paying for capacity you no longer use.
Read the guideGuide: Review of industrial electricity contracts and hidden margins
Industrial companies often negotiate large contracts – and therefore assume margins are tight. The reality shows that hidden margins exist even in complex portfolio contracts.
Read the guideTips: How to uncover hidden mark-ups in your restaurant's electricity contract
Variable electricity contracts are marketed as transparent, yet many restaurants pay thousands of SEK extra every month in invisible mark-ups. Here's what you can check yourself today.
Read the guideOn-charging electricity to tenants – tips for a smoother process
Individual metering and billing place increased demands on property owners. Here are tips to make the process fair, legally sound, and administratively smooth.
Read the guideWhat is reactive power? How to avoid the penalty fee on your electricity bill
Motors, transformers, and frequency converters create reactive power that grid companies charge for. Many industries pay unnecessarily – here's how to know if this applies to your company.
Read the guideKitchen power demand peaks – smart planning can reduce grid fees
Since the introduction of power/demand tariffs, restaurants pay for their highest measured power demand – not just total consumption. With a few simple routines, this peak can be significantly reduced.
Read the guideLarge Portfolios, Large Hidden Costs: How to Audit Property Companies' Electricity Bills
In a portfolio with 100+ metering points, 1–2% of invoices contain errors every month. Here is the audit method that actually catches them.
Read the guideDon't miss the rebate: How to know if your industrial company qualifies for energy tax refunds
Manufacturing companies are entitled to significantly reduced energy tax – but many fail to apply. Here's what you can check yourselves before proceeding.
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